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Retail Trade · Christiansted, VI

Cost-U-Less ST. Croix

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Cost-U-Less ST. Croix has a concerning safety record: 4 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Top 25% by penalty50% serious
$20,363
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#17,173
of 100,495 penalized employers

Cost-U-Less ST. Croix in Christiansted, VI has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $20,363. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Cost-U-Less ST. Croix 2 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the top quarter of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 2 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Retail Trade industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (2.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Arriaga USA LLC in North Hollywood, CA is another retail trade employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $20,355 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
83%
of penalized employers rank lower

How Cost-U-Less ST. Croix compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Retail Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Cost-U-Less ST. Croix runs far above peers (7.1x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts As of 2026

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$20,363 Bottom 17% least affordable more affordable than 17% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). This entry sits in this band. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,101 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). Above this entry. This employer $0 $55,000 every penalized U.S. employer, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026

What the Data Says About Cost-U-Less ST. Croix

The federal enforcement record for Cost-U-Less ST. Croix in Christiansted, VI includes 2 OSHA inspections and 4 violations, translating to 2.00 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 2 (50.0%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 2 (50.0%) as repeat. Serious violations denote hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm; willful and repeat categories indicate intentional disregard or recurrence of previously cited hazards.

OSHA assessed $27,150 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $20,363 - a 25.0% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $10,182. Against the Retail Trade industry average of $2,879 per employer, this record runs far above peers (7.1x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2023-12-12 to 2026-03-24, a window of roughly 2 years.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2023-12-12

Last Inspection

2026-03-24

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$10,182

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,566

What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $10,182 per inspection vs. the Retail Trade average of $3,566.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

50.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

2

Repeat

50.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% of total

What this shows Serious violations involve hazards that could cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate intentional or knowing disregard of the law. Repeat violations are for hazards previously cited within the past 5 years.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$27,150

Current Penalty Amount

$20,363

Penalty Reduction

25.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $6,787 from the initial assessment of $27,150. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Retail Trade

How Cost-U-Less ST. Croix compares to the Retail Trade sector, which has 12,990 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Cost-U-Less ST. Croix Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.8
Violations 4 1.7
Total Penalty $20,363 $2,879
Avg Penalty per Inspection $10,182 $3,566
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cost-U-Less ST. Croix safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Cost-U-Less ST. Croix's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 4 violations across 2 inspections, including 2 serious violations. Compared to Retail Trade industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Cost-U-Less ST. Croix have? ▼
Cost-U-Less ST. Croix has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 2 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $20,363.
How many OSHA inspections has Cost-U-Less ST. Croix had? ▼
Cost-U-Less ST. Croix has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2023-12-12 and the most recent on 2026-03-24. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Cost-U-Less ST. Croix? ▼
Cost-U-Less ST. Croix has been assessed $20,363 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $27,150 (a 25.0% reduction).
Does Cost-U-Less ST. Croix have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Cost-U-Less ST. Croix has 2 serious violations, and 2 repeat violations. Serious violations involve hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate the employer intentionally or knowingly disregarded the law.
What industry does Cost-U-Less ST. Croix operate in? ▼
Cost-U-Less ST. Croix operates in the Retail Trade sector (NAICS code 445110). This industry has 12,990 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 10,487 total OSHA inspections and $37.39M in cumulative penalties.
How does Cost-U-Less ST. Croix's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Cost-U-Less ST. Croix's total OSHA penalty of $20,363 is above the Retail Trade industry average of $2,879 per employer (7.1x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, Arriaga USA LLC in North Hollywood, CA is a similar retail trade employer with $20,355 in current penalties.

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Data Sources & Methodology ▼

Data as of 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Labor (OSHA, WHD).

Source: OSHA Enforcement Data

Inspection and violation records from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Department of Labor, covering the period 2010–2026. Includes inspection dates, violation types (serious, willful, repeat, other-than-serious), and penalty amounts. Penalties shown are current assessed amounts and may differ from original citations due to settlement, contest, or reduction.

Source: Wage and Hour Division (WHD)

Compliance actions from the WHD, covering enforcement of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), including minimum wage, overtime, and child labor violations. Back wages represent amounts owed to affected employees as determined by WHD investigations.

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